How SB 913 changes current law

Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a new section to provide for sentence enhancements for simple assault and related offenses committed during riots.

• 42 Pa.C.S. § 9720.9

  § 9720.9. Sentencing for offenses committed while engaged in riots. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (relating to simple assault), 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), 2705 (relating to recklessly endangering another person), 2706 (relating to terroristic threats), 2709 (relating to harassment), 3502 (relating to burglary) or 3503 (relating to criminal trespass), specifying variations from the range of sentences applicable based on such aggravating circumstances as the offense was committed while engaging in a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5501 (relating to riot).

  This sets forth a new guideline for enhancing sentences for certain offenses when committed during riots.